Legislators to burn the midnight oil

Parliament has resolved to work late when necessary to speed [...]

Protest: Unions shut LASU’s gate over new minimum wage

The in-house unions of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, on Monday locked the institution’s gate, preventing its management, staff and students from entering into the institution’s premises.

2 teens critically wounded in shooting in Pasadena; suspects sought

Two teens were in critical condition Monday after being shot in Pasadena over the weekend, police say.

Influencer's Panadol ad investigated by ASA

The Advertising Standards Authority is considering complaints about a post promoting Panadol that appeared on influencer's Instagram page, as...

Ekiti PDP: Fayose won't be allowed to hijack our party, factional chairman insists

Ekiti state chapter of the PDP’s factional chairman in the state, Kehinde Odebunmi, has said he will not allow former governor Ayodele Fayose to hijack it.

Prof Shakeel Samdani inaugurates a legal startup by AMU students

Aligarh: Prof. Shakeel Samdani, Dean, Faculty of Law, AMU inaugurates a startup website (www.kaalecoatwale.com) by AMU students. While addressing the

Highway closed after slip near Haast

A substantial slip triggered by heavy rain has closed SH6 south of Haast township on the West Coast side of the highway which links to Otago. NZ...

Joe Biden Counters Evidence, Claims 'Assault Weapons' Ban Would Save Lives

Democrat presidential hopeful Joe Biden claimed on Sunday that a ban on "assault weapons" and "high-capacity" magazines would save lives.

Dave East Gets Kicked Off of Flight, Says It's Because of Racism

Dave East recently called out Delta after the airline reportedly kicked him off in what he claims was due to racism.

Man sought by police 'should not be approached'

Police are asking for the public's help on the whereabouts of Paul Jephson. Southern District Police posted to social media this afternoon asking...

Women take over Uganda Law Society leadership

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Event = 29 September – 3pm-4pm (South Africa)

The Microsoft Teams live event will take place on 29 September from 3pm-4pm.

Six charged over historic sex offences at Auckland school

The headmaster of Dilworth School says he is appalled by allegations of historical sexual abuse which have lead to charges against six people...

Residents accuse Lira police of using tear gas to rob them

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LASU: ASUU, NASU shut out VC, students as school resumes

As students of the Lagos state University, Ojo Campus resumed today, Monday, Sept 14, members of ASUU and NASU staged a protest over salary increment payment.

Name new secretariat after Moulvi Alauddin:Capt Pandu Rangareddy

Hyderabad: Captain L Pandu Rangareddy has urged chief minister to name the new secretariat after Moulvi Alauddin and new police headquarter after Abid

3,800-ton crane of Chinese offshore construction vessel collapsed, South China sea

The boom of 3,800-ton crane of Chinese offshore construction crane vessel collapsed last week during wind farm installation works off Lufeng, Guangdong Province, South China sea, east of Hong Kong.…

BREAKING: Displaced Persons Protest In Borno Community Over Hunger, Destroy Cars, Others

The affected persons, who say they have been left to deal with severe hunger, destroyed cars and other valuables around the community to drive home their frustration as they demonstrated on Monday.

Granting Amnesty To Boko Haram Terrorists Cannot Bring Peace, Says Senator Ndume

He insisted that extending state pardon to erstwhile members of the terror group when the war against their activities was still ongoing would not bring the required lasting peace.

Rights Lawyer Threatens To Sue EFCC Over Parade Of Suspects Before Conviction

The EFCC currently parades suspect of alleged crimes before charging them to court.

Fulani Herdsmen Invade Southern Kaduna Village, Burn Two Persons To Death, Destroy Crops

Cecilia Ishaya, a 62-year-old widow and mother of six children, was set ablaze in her home alongside Iliya Sunday, a 56-year-old man, who was also burnt alive in his residence. He is survived by eight children.

Managing Covid the Indian way

The desi variant of regulation has many unique characteristics, namely observing the format even if the content sounds silly The last six months have seen exponential growth in the use of internet-enabled platforms for communication purposes. More webinars have been, perhaps, held per week than

ICE Helps Arrest Library Employee Accused of Sexually Exploiting Children

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) helped nab a Putnam County, Florida library employee accused of producing child exploitation materials. Authorities say Kurt Batucan Sheldon, 29, a

Sandalwood being transported to UP seized

Police seized sandalwood being transported to Uttar Pradesh and ganja to Assam in two separate incidents in Gajapati district on Saturday. In the first incident, the Chandragiri police got inputs about sandalwood being transported in a car to Uttar Pradesh from the Cheligada area in the

England haven't forgotten BLM movement, says Archer

West Indies fast bowling great Holding did not appreciate that fact that England have now stopped taking a knee during matches.

Two men shot dead in Dayalpur

Two men were allegedly shot dead in separate incidents by some unidentified persons in northeast Delhi’s Dayalpur area. The incident had occurred on Saturday night. The deceased have been identified as Abdul Hamid (50) and Farukh (45). Farukh was a history-sheeter with involvements in Uttar

Many pension scammers ‘slipping through the net’

Only around two pension fraud cases per month were passed to police forces to investigate last year typically, despite nearly 400 reports being made to Action Fraud, figures show.

What Prompted Trump to Say He Can Now Be 'Really Vicious' Against Biden

With less than two months until Election Day, the gloves are off for President Trump. During a rally in Nevada over the weekend, he explained why he was ready to

Biden and Trump set to deliver starkly different messages on wildfires

Democrat to stress role of climate change and pitch green investment while Trump to speak at event for California national guard

Bahrain, Egypt condemn Houthi attacks 

Bahrain, Egypt condemn Houthi attacks 

Sushant’s brother-in-law: We will slowly heal while the fight for justice is on

                Mumbai, Sep 14, 2020 – Monday marks three months of the demise of Sushant Singh Rajput. Vishal Kirti, brother-in-law of the late actor feels it is time to slowly start healing while continuing to fight for justice for Sushant. “Occasionally, I will share some sweet memory of Sushant with the ‘Extended Family’ so that we […]

Harish Rawat offers prayers at Gurudwara

Former chief minister and general secretary of All India Congress Committee (AICC) Harish Rawat visited Gurudwara, Govindnagar at Racecourse on Sunday and offered prayers there. Rawat was recently renominated in the powerful Congress Working Committee (CWC), the apex decision making body of

South Dakota AG involved in deadly crash after GOP event

South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg was involved in a fatal car crash over the weekend, Gov. Kristi Noem said. The governor told reporters during a Sunday press conference that the accident

$50,000 Reward for Gunman Who Shot USPS Worker in Chicago

A $50,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest of the gunman who shot a USPS letter carrier in Chicago on Thursday. 

LIIP rehab fraud: Plaints against LAO in N'pada

Allegations of fraud and corruption in payment of Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) assistance to fake Displaced Persons (DPs) are cropping up again in the Lower Indra Irrigation Project (LIIP), Khariar of Nuapada district. The Office of the special Land Acquisition Officer

Conor McGregor allegedly flashed his ‘private parts’ to married woman at France bar

Mixed martial arts legend Conor McGregor allegedly flashed his genitals to a married woman at a bar as he vacationed in the south of France with his fiancée, according to a report. The unidentified

Odisha’s Jajpur Gets Chakravarti Singh Rathore As Its New Collector

Chakravarti Singh Rathore assumed charge as the collector of Jajpur district today. He is a 2014 batch IAS.Rathore was previously posted as the commissioner of Berhampur Municipal Corporation. Chakravarti Singh Rathore, new collector of jajpur, jajpur news, odisha news, kalinga tv, kalinga news, odisha trending news

'Dead man walking' describes desperate seven-hour journey to UK in tiny dinghy

EXCLUSIVE: Urmulu was tortured in an Iranian prison before he was able to escape and cross into Europe. He said he made the perilous journey across the Channel in desperation, knowing he would be executed if he's made to return

European meat plants posing 'avoidable risk' of disease, inspectors say

Food safety officials deny claims that diseased or contaminated meat is being eaten by consumers

Nagpur adds 1002 new cases, 44 more deaths, over 40K recovered

Nagpur: The Second Capital of the State on Monday registered 1002 new cases and 44 more deaths. With the latest development, the cases of novel Corona Virus have crossed 53K mark and now stands at 53,473. With 44 more patients succumbing to the infection, the total toll has now gone up to 1702. Of the […]

Scots fugitive David ‘Murfy’ Hough, 40, faces drug and weapons trafficking charges after arrest at Malaga Airport

A SCOTS fugitive arrested in Spain is facing charges over alleged arms trafficking, it has emerged. We revealed how David “Murfy” Hough, 40, was nicked by officers during a dramatic swoop at Malaga…

'The Father' Trailer: Anthony Hopkins Suffers From Dementia in Florian Zeller Drama (Video)

Sony Pictures Classics sets December 18 limited theatrical release for film playing at TIFF

Number of 'wet' pubs in Dublin risk government's wrath by secretly opening early

A FEW Dublin pubs have ignored the Government's advice by opening their doors more than a week before they're supposed to. Two of the city centre's most famous boozers quietly reopened on Thursday, choosing not to wait for the official pub reopening date of September 21. The Swan on Aungier Street and Kehoe's on South Anne Street both opened their doors after being shut for nearly six months. This is despite the fact that both of them are categorised as 'wet' pubs, and aren't offering customers any food. Advertisement The Swan Bar: Twitter Ronan Lynch, chairman of the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA), and owner of The Swan said the decision to reopen had been an easy one. "We had been waiting and waiting for the go-ahead like everyone else and we just said, 'Ah here, we'll bite the bullet'," he said. Kehoe's on on South Anne Street In June, pubs were allowed to reopen if they could provide customers with a 'substantial meal' worth €9 or over. Those that could only offer their customers drinks were forced to…

Federal judge rules that Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's pandemic restrictions are unconstitutional

Federal judge rules that Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's pandemic restrictions are unconstitutional.

Kornelia Ninova Won the First Direct Election for Chairperson of the Bulgarian Socialist Party

Kornelia Ninova won the first direct election for chairperson of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) with 81.5% of the vote.

What Rhea is to Sushant Singh’s death case, fiance Rohan Rai is to Disha Salian’s case: BJP Nitish Rane questions his disappearance, asks CBI to probe his role

BJP MLA wants CBI to investigate the role of fiance Rohan Rai into the suicide case of celebrity manager Disha Salian | OpIndia News

Convicted Glasgow sex pest trawls Tinder just weeks after prison release

A CONVICTED Glasgow sex pest is back on Tinder trawling for dates just WEEKS after his release from prison. Steven McGinley joined the online dating app just weeks after he was let out of jail for …

Police put end to illegal coronavirus parties; Hundreds dispersed

The police put an end to two illegal parties, one in Amstelveen and one in Halfweg, over the weekend. A total of about 700 people were gathered at these

MLC Pravin Datke tested positive for Covid-19

Nagpur: MLC and Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Nagpur city President, Pravin Datke has been tested positive with the novel Corona Virus (Covid-19). Datke shared the news on this facebook page on Monday, where he thanked all his supporters for praying for him. He wrote that “With the blessing of all well-wishers I will soon be […]

1,579 more South Africans infected with COVID-19, recovery rate up to 88.9%

According to the Health Department, 20 people have also succumbed to the virus and the total number of fatalities is now 15,447.

No funerals for next few days as Afpo goes on strike

Funeral parlour directors are demanding that the outsourcing of mortuary facilities be recognised and legalised, among other things.

Judge directs trial from home due to Covid isolation

A judge who had close contact with someone with Covid-19 has directed a jury in an ongoing criminal trial from his home.

High school delays in-person learning after party

A second Massachusetts high school is delaying the beginning of in-person learning after students held a house party amid the coroanvirus pandemic.

EU asks China to let observers visit Xinjiang

The EU has asked China to grant independent observers access to its Xinjiang region, where Beijing is accused of orchestrating widespread rights abuses against the region's Muslim Uighur population.

Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle 26kg hashish into Qatar

Doha: The Maritime Customs Administration thwarted an attempt to smuggle 26 envelopes of hashish at Ruwais Port.

Ministers seek to extend police stop and search in England and Wales

Proposals unveiled despite increased tensions between police and black communities

Jharkhand coronavirus update: State reports 1,014 cases, 13 fatalities

Jharkhand's Covid-19 caseload rose to 61,474 as 1,014 more people tested positive for the infection, while 13 fresh fatalities pushed the state's coronavirus death toll to 555

Ricardo Munoz shooting: protests erupt after Pennsylvania police kill man

Munoz, 27, shot dead by police officer answering domestic disturbance call, and street protests in Lancaster dispersed with teargas

Miley Cyrus Spoke About The Importance Of Voting, And I Want To Blast Her Words Through A Megaphone

"I’ve never experienced an election this important before."

Motorway rape incident: Lahore CCPO apologizes over controversial statement

Umar Sheikh said, "I apologize to the victim and all other classes who were hurt by my remarks."

G20 leaders urged to act over Saudi detentions as summit approaches

Human rights group says governments must threaten to boycott Riyadh conference

Protesting KZN undertakers want competence certificates officially scrapped

Some associations of funeral practitioners have formed a unification task team, which is calling for certificates of competence not to be requested from undertakers who don’t own mortuaries among other issues.

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Country's size, diversity may be hindering peak

Punjab's oxygen demand spikes, Ventilator shortage in Karnataka and Bengaluru overtakes Mumbai on daily cases--news on how the country is dealing with the pandemic

MBC's 'Newsdesk' reports two members of popular idol group under investigation for illegal overseas gambling

MBC's 'Newsdesk' has reported that two members of a famous K-Pop group are under fire on suspicion of illegal gambling. The group is being d…

Hunting in England exempt from 'rule of six' Covid-19 restrictions

List of exempt physical activities includes football, rugby, cricket and hockey among others

Report: Race discussions need to be part of legislation

Maine lawmakers can start addressing racial disparities by passing more than two dozen bills that are already awaiting action, a panel said.

Karim attributes SA's low COVID-19 death rate to early prep, younger population

According to the Health Department, 15,447 people have died after contracting the virus since March.

Singapore's Covid-19 caseload reaches 57,454 after it reports 48 new cases

Singapore reported 48 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, including five imported infections, taking the national tally to 57,454, many of them foreign workers

South Dakota AG says he wasn’t drinking before fatal crash

A spokesman said Ravnsborg is known to have an occasional drink but has made it a practice not to drink at the Lincoln Day events.

Over 80% of doctors in Northern Ireland believe second-wave of coronavirus is on its way

MORE than eight in 10 Northern Irish doctors think that a second wave of Covid-19 is likely to happen in the next six months. Around 50% of those admitted that it was their greatest fear for the health service, in a recent survey. Dr Tom Black, Chairman of the British Medical Association (BMA) in Northern Ireland warned that there's a "long winter ahead" for Ireland and the UK, insisting that we have only passed the "first phase" of the pandemic. "The past few days have clearly demonstrated that we are only through the first phase of this pandemic and there is going to be a long winter ahead," Dr Black said. "Our members, who have worked throughout the last six months either on the wards, in practices, in the community or remotely, are rightly worried that we have not been able to get this disease under control." More than half of BMA doctors (57%) stressed that confusing messages regarding public health measures, including advice on mask-wearing and social interactions, as well as a general lack of consistent…

This letter from NHS England is ill-timed and ungrateful. GPs are open for patients

The doors of our surgeries may be locked but many have better access than ever, says GP Ann Robinson

Delhi’s Deputy CM Manish Sisodia Tests Positive For COVID-19

New Delhi: On a day when 25 members of Parliament were reported to have been found infected by the novel coronavirus, Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia also tested positive for COVID-19. He had fever since Sunday night and skipped the Assembly session on Monday. “After having a mild fever, I took the corona test […]

Coronavirus Scotland: Two Edinburgh cops ‘assaulted and car trashed’ as they broke up illegal house party

TWO cops were allegedly assaulted and their car trashed when they broke up an illegal house party this weekend. The officers were called to a bash in Muirhouse, Edinburgh when they were allegedly s…

Kangana Takes Aaditya Thackeray's Name in SSR-Drug Racket, Says 'They Want to Fix me'

Kangana Ranaut calls out Uddhav Thackeray once again to claim that his son, Aaditya Thackeray allegedly 'hangs out' with those who are involved in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case.

Oregon man freed after using Molotov cocktail to start fire set six more: cops

An Oregon man was charged with using a Molotov cocktail to start a brush blaze in the wildfire-devastated state — then busted again just hours later for allegedly going back and starting six

Study: Pandemic-induced stress could be increasing the risk of child abuse

Kids become more vulnerable to maltreatment when their parents can't secure child care or housing or get jobs.

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia tests positive for Covid-19, goes into isolation

Manish Sisodia, deputy chief minister of Delhi and prominent AAP leader has gone into self-isolation after testing positive for Covid-19 on Monday.

Labouring alone: How some maternity services failed pregnant women in the Covid-19 age

Pubs and offices may have reopened, but in some NHS trusts the strictest pandemic restrictions on maternity wards were still in place this month.

Austria Officially Announced the Second Wave of COVID-19

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has officially announced the onset of the second wave of COVID-19 in the country, BGNES reported. "What is happening now is the beginning of the second wave of the virus in the country.

The Photographer Who Captured The Final Years Of Tsarist Russia, Then Vanished

Considered Russia's first photojournalist, Karl Bulla created a vivid record of St. Petersburg on the brink of revolution, then left for an island on the Baltic Sea.

Jan Abhiyaan launched in all Panchayat halqas of Anantnag: DC

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Ex-Florida mayor Andrew Gillum comes out as bisexual amid male escort scandal

Andrew Gillum — the married former Florida mayor caught in a hotel room with crystal meth and a gay escort earlier this year — has come out as bisexual. “I don’t identify as gay, but I do

Pennsylvania professor on leave for using N-word during lecture

Video posted to Twitter Friday showed Duquesne University professor Gary Shank saying the N-word at least three times to at least one student during a remote session on Wednesday.

Far from being anti-religious, faith and spirituality run deep in Black Lives Matter

BLM has been accused of being 'Godless' and operating in a 'demonic realm.' But scholars of religion see a deep spirituality at work in the movement.

NEET Examination:18,000 students appear at 57 centres across Srinagar

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ABC to hold Trump town hall two days before Joe Biden’s CNN event

Anchor George Stephanopolous will moderate "the President and the People" Tuesday evening on ABC from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

Police SIT to probe Dastgeer Sahab burglary

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Over 300 people tested every day in the past week at Covid-19 hub at Punchestown

HSE Dublin South, Kildare & West Wicklow Community Healthcare has taken 2,165 COVID-19 swabs at the Punchestown testing site,  over the 7 day period of 7th September 2020 to 13th Se...

Two Arrested in Actress Sravani's Death Case

Telugu TV actress Sravani Kondapalli’s death case took another turn. The police on Sunday took Devaraj and Sai into the custody.

Man taken to hospital after fight in coffee shop

A brawl broke out between two men in a coffee shop last Wednesday, at Block 130 Jurong Gateway Road. The police said they were alerted to a case of a rash act causing hurt at about 5.30pm, and a 40-year-old man was taken to Ng Teng Fong General...

Take precautions after coming into contact with a bat: Experts

It is highly unlikely that bats in Singapore are carrying the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, but people who come into contact with one should still take precautions, two experts said. For example, residents who have bats flying into their homes should look out for...

Dept. Of Education Tells Court It Has Denied 94% Of Loan Forgiveness Applications

The U. S. Department of Education told a federal court last week that it has denied nearly all applications for loan forgiveness submitted by student loan borrowers who claim they were defrauded by their schools.

Massive package to revive JK’s ailing economy in offing, announcement within week: LG Manoj Sinha

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Fianna Fáil support hits all-time low as faith in Taoiseach withers

SUPPORT for Fianna Fáil has hit an all-time low according to the latest opinion poll. Micheal Martin is facing mounting pressure from both supporters and fellow members of the party after failing to impress during his first few months as leader. The latest polls put the party at just 10% support throughout the country, having been at 22% during the general election back in February. Martin insists however that he's taking no notice of the reports, stressing that "no Government can run on opinion polls from month to month, and it shouldn't". Fine Gael remains the most popular party at 35%, which is a significant jump from the 21% support they had at the end of the general election. Advertisement Support for Sinn Féin meanwhile has remained more or less static on 27%. Support for Micheal Martin within Fianna Fail is wavering after opinion polls suggest they have just 10% of the country's support It was reported last week that the Taoiseach had been criticised by a number of Fianna Fáil TDs for a lack of leadership…

Arlington police investigate woman’s ‘suspicious death’ at park

She was found Monday morning near a bench at Country Charm Park.

Berlusconi released from COVID hospitalization

MILAN: Italy's former Premier Silvio Berlusconi has been released from the hospital after a 10-day stay with COVID-19 and pneumonia, saying he had never feared as much for his life as from this "insidious” disease.

The 'Living with Covid' plan - from sports and household gatherings allowed at Level 1 to a return to lockdown at Level 5

The Government is finalising its medium-term plan for living with Covid-19.

Bag-snatching bid foiled

Two alert constables and a final-year-BCom student foiled a bag-snatching attempt near Coles Park bus stop on Saturday.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Should Resign Over ‘Obvious Financial Conflicts Of Interest,’ Experts Testify

The chief ethics lawyer in the administration of President George W. Bush said DeJoy is likely violating federal conflict of interest laws “unless he has recused from so many matters at the USPS that he is not fully functioning as Postmaster General.”

Woman charged with heroin possession after man nearly dies in her arms

A woman was charged with drug possession after a man who had apparently overdosed nearly died in her arms.

Trump Claims He’s Not Subject To State Laws Limiting Indoor Events Over Coronavirus

The president also said he is ‘not at all concerned’ about getting coronavirus at a crowded indoor rally like the one he hosted in Nevada on Sunday.

Leftist activists including Teesta Setalvad privately agree that PFI and SDPI are radicalising Muslim youth: Here are the details

Swaraj Abhiyan activist Zia Nomani is heard pleading with Teesta Setalvad to raise the threat posed by SDPI and PFI. | OpIndia News

Cornfield vandals wreak destruction on Maine farm

The Maine Warden Service is looking for vandals who destroyed acres of cornfields by apparently driving through them.

COVID-19 kills 3 more in Kampala as police arrest Gulu pastor

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Ex-Omaha weatherman accused of targeting health director

A former Omaha TV weatherman and spokesman for a former mayor has taken a plea deal months after being accused of emailing death threats to a local health department director over her handling of the

What is hurricane storm surge, and why is it so dangerous?

It's not just about the hurricane. How high a storm surge gets and how far it reaches also has a lot to do with the land.

Man (34) travelled around Dublin in rented car to carry out 15 'transaction reversal frauds', court hears

A SUSPECTED thief travelled around Dublin in a rented GoCar to carry out a series of 15 “transaction reversal frauds” at ATMs, it is alleged.

Government bans export of all kind of onions with immediate effect

The export of all varieties of onions has been banned by the central government.

Who formally declares the winner of the U.S. presidential election?

No, it's not the TV news networks. The American election certification process is a lot more complicated than that.

4,000 Belgian health workers take to the streets to demand more funding

Around 4,000 health workers demonstrated in Brussels on Sunday (Sep 13), calling for more spending on the healthcare system in a country that was ...

A Man Is Reportedly In A Coma After Victorian Police Stomped On His Head

A video showing the arrest of a mentally ill homeless man has gone viral, with Victorian Police seen ramming him with their car and stomping on his head

EBA calls for EU-wide set of anti-money laundering rules

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has recommended the creation of a single set of rules governing anti-money laundering (AML) and counter terrorist financing (CTF).

The dead become pawns in undertaker strike

Those whose loved ones die at home during this period will be unable to transport them to mortuaries, while government doesn't have the capacity to deal with transporting all the corpses between hospitals, accident scenes and elsewhere.

Gauteng DA provincial conference postponed as branch audits delayed

In July, Ntuli argued that holding the AGMs put members and staffers who have to oversee processes at risk of contracting the virus.

British Brexit strategy “no way to do business”, Taoiseach says

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has claimed that the British Government's apparent attempt to renege on the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement is "no way to do business".  The Taoiseach also warned Boris Johnson against "playing politics" during the Brexit negotiations. 

New Zealand to lift coronavirus curbs in most of country on Sep 21

WELLINGTON: New Zealand will lift coronavirus restrictions across the country on Sep 21, except in its biggest city Auckland which is the ...

US CDC reports 193,195 deaths from COVID-19

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Sunday reported 6,467,481 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 40,423 cases ...

B C Patil refutes allegations by Congress over BJP leaders consuming 'afeem'

Karnataka's Agriculture Minister B C Patil refuted allegations by Congress MLC B K Hariprasad that leaders of BJP consumed "afeem" (Poppy). If he had seen them consuming the contraband, why didn't he

Stateless and Leftover ISIS Brides

While the World is busy fighting the pandemic and the economic devastation caused by it, one of the important problem that has been pushed to dormancy, is the status of the ISIS(Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) brides. The Pandemic has crippled the capacity of the law enforcement and exploiting this the ISIS executed attacks […]

Trump lied about facing opposition from his advisers on the Chinese travel ban — it was their idea, Woodward says in new book

The president told journalist Bob Woodward that his advisers were opposed to the travel restriction, when they actually urged him to implement it.

Andrew Gillum opens up about the drunken Miami hotel incident that took the Democratic rising star to 'my most bare place'

Florida politician Andrew Gillum also came out as bisexual in the interview, but stressed his drinking was the problem, not his sexuality or marriage.

Belarus authorities close off central square in Minsk, detain protesters

Authorities in Belarus used barbed wire to seal off a central square in the capital Minsk and started to detain protesters as they took to the ...

A TikTok employee suing the Trump administration is about to get his first court hearing

TikTok's employees worry they won't get paid if the app is shut down come September 20.

Israeli minister quits as COVID-19 lockdown looms over Jewish holidays

An Israeli cabinet minister tendered his resignation on Sunday in protest at a looming coronavirus lockdown that he argued would unfairly impede ...

Covid-19 cases cross 17,000-mark in Dakshina Kannada

The Covid-19 tally in Dakshina Kannada district crossed the 17,000-mark with the recording of 404 fresh cases on Sunday. The total cases have risen to 17,363.

Prioritise Presidential campaigns- Zanu-PF members urged

ZANU-PF party cadres should campaign for the party and President Mnangagwa ahead of 2023 harmonised elections and not prioritise their individual campaigns. With the delimitation programme coming soon, there is no need for MPs to start campaigning as ward and constituency boundaries may end up being altered. However, the delimitation exercise does not affect the President as his votes come from across the country. Zanu-PF members have therefore been called to put the name of the party and its sole 2023 Presidential candidate President Mnangagwa first.

Injured woman rescued from Long Mynd

The fire service were called to help the ambulance service recover a woman injured at a popular beauty spot.

Coronavirus: Donald Trump says US is way ahead of India in testing, claims PM Modi praised him

‘By far, we’ve tested more people than India, than many, many big countries put together,’ Trump said at an election rally in Nevada.

NPR Upset a Public Radio Reporter Was Arrested During BLM Riot

The left's war on cops continued Saturday night when a man walked up and shot two LA County Sheriffs deputies sitting in a patrol vehicle. The unknown assailant remains at

Chinese firm monitoring over 10,000 influential Indians, including PM, President: Report

Zhenhua Data Information Technology Co Ltd keeping tabs on 30 lakh entities; harvesting data from 500 crore news and social media inputs, and processing 15 crore pieces of data every day

Delhi violence: Police ridiculed justice system by naming activists, says P Chidambaram

He praised former Indian Police Service officer Julio Ribeiro for demanding transparency iqn the inquiry.

AI ethics groups are repeating one of society’s classic mistakes

International organizations and corporations are racing to develop global guidelines for the ethical use of artificial intelligence. Declarations, manifestos, and recommendations are flooding the internet. But these efforts will be futile if they fail to account for the cultural and regional contexts in which AI operates. AI systems have repeatedly been shown to cause problems…

Indian Parliament Holding Monsoon Session Under Unprecedented Circumstances: What's Different This Year?

The Indian Parliament is in session on Monday for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic started. Held under unusual circumstances, the Monsoon Session could see...

Ontario hospitals alarmed by increase in COVID-19 cases, warn province 'losing ground'

Ontario recorded its highest number of coronavirus infections since early June on Monday as the Ontario Hospital Association warned that the province is 'losing ground' in its battle against COVID-19.

US School Teacher Accused of Brainwashing Kids Over BLM Cartoon Comparing Cops to Slave Owners, KKK

In recent months, the United States have seen significant developments in racial and social justice, in the wake of multiple incidents of police brutality against Black...

Pandemic haunts Policemen too in their line of duty

Mysore/Mysuru: Four Police personnel have succumbed to COVID-19 in Mysuru district so far, and as many as 145 personnel are under treatment. Coronavirus has not spared Cops who are doing duty day and night protecting lives and property of citizens.  They are on duty everywhere, be it lockdown or no lockdown, risking their own lives...

“I will risk all that”: Premier prepared to lose election to keep Queensland safe

The Premier has declared she's prepared to lose the state election, if it means keeping Queensland safe. It comes after mounting criticism of the Premier, the Health Minister, and the Chief Health…

India’s Hegemonic Design for Indian Ocean Region

“Whoever controls the Indian Ocean has India at his mercy. India cannot exist, without the Indian Ocean being free. The Indian Ocean, therefore, remains truly Indian.” (K M Pannikar, 1945) Indian Ocean Region has become a hub of trade and economic activities over the decades because the major maritime trade route passes through it. The […]

Yellow-vest protests return to France despite virus

Some 6,000 yellow vest-wearing protesters against social injustice took to the streets of Paris and other leading French cities on Saturday, prompting 250 arrests, in a throwback to pre-coronavirus events. Protesters had wanted to block the Champs-Élysée...

Pakistan’s Nuclear Diplomacy: Commitment Towards Non-Proliferation

Ever since Pakistan became a nuclear weapon state, Pakistan’s nuclear diplomacy has been in practice on the principles of restraint and responsibility. Pakistan was even reluctant to enter the club of nuclear weapon states but soon after India had conducted its first nuclear test in the year 1974, going nuclear became Pakistan’s strategic compulsion. India’s […]

Another Public School Distributed BLM Handout Comparing Law Enforcement to Slave Owners, the KKK

The left's not very original. Anything they don't like is either Hitler or the KKK: ICE, Republicans, cops, the founding fathers -- you name it. So it's no surprise that

Grateful mother praises UHWI doctor

A Corporate Area schoolteacher is heaping praises on members of the local medical communi...

Indian Consulate in Dubai urges immediate reporting of deaths

                Dubai, Sep 14, 2020- The Indian Consulate in Dubai has re-issued an advisory in which it appealed for employers and families to claim mortal remains of Indians who die in the city and Northern Emirates at the earliest. “It has come to the notice of the Consulate that in some cases, the deaths of Indian […]

A wildfire evacuee returned to her Oregon home to find her barn destroyed but her animals alive

An Oregon wildfire evacuee returned to her home to feed her cows and sheep and found that her horse stable and barn were destroyed, but her animals were alive.

JLP's Portland push

After comprehensive victories in the September 3 General Election, the husband and wife t...

2-year-old boy killed in a driveway incident in Waikele

The boy was critically injured and rushed to a hospital where he later died.

Sushant Singh Rajput death case: CBI must probe if it is suicide or murder, says Home Minister Anil Deshmukh

Amotekun: Oyo arrests fake recruitment agent

A middle-aged man, Kareem Isiaka Taiwo from Ibadan North Local Government was on Monday morning arrested by security...

Chioma Odidika: Nigerian lady honoured in US for returning N1.5m scammers sent to her

A Nigerian lady identified as Chioma Odidika has been applauded by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission for returning $4,000 that was sent to her by scammers.

Are We on the Brink of a New Dark Ages?

The foreign policy of a progressive US administration could entail a fanatical pursuit of race-based “intersectionality” policies, similar to the proletarian internationalism of yesteryear. If US foreign policy were in fact composed of such policies, many countries would consider China the lesser of two evils. A world dominated by a progressive US on the one hand and communist China on the other could devolve into a new Dark Ages.

Scots RAF jets scrambled to support tanker as part of ‘ongoing op’ – day after planes intercept Russian aircraft

RAF fighter jets from a Scottish airbase have been scrambled to support a tanker as part of an “ongoing The Typhoons from RAF Leuchars were sent out earlier this morningm the MoD confirmed &#…

Coronavirus in Thane: Eknath Shinde inaugurates new COVID-19 hospital with 440 beds

Abuja consultative dialogue: Northern, southern leaders resolve to work together

Both northern and southern leaders of Nigeria have resolved to work together with the sole aim of returning to the country to the path of unity and progress.

Shocking video shows thug sucker-punch woman on a street in Sweden sparking fury

SHOCKING video showing a thug sucker-punch a woman on a street in Sweden has sparked outrage. The footage went viral on social media over the weekend, and shows an assault reportedly carried out in…

Mamata Banerjee announces stipend for Bengal Brahmin priests in a major outreach prog ahead of 2021 elections

Mamata Banerjee government has decided to pay Rs 1,000 per month as a stipend to over 8,000 priests across the state. Sanatan Bhahmin priests without a house will be given house under Bengal Awas scheme.

Pfizer proposes expanding COVID-19 vaccine trial to include more diversity as race for a vaccine continues

(CNN) — The race for a coronavirus vaccine shows no signs of slowing as more companies move their vaccine candidates through clinical trials, growing closer...

Arrest made in fatal Hague stabbing

Police in The Hague arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with a fatal stabbing in the city. The arrest was made on Sunday, just over a week after the

Prosecutor removed from discrimination case after commotion over Akwasi settlement

The Public Prosecution Service (OM) in Amsterdam stands behind its decision not to prosecute rapper Akwasi for statements he made about the use of

Dozens of human Covid cases linked to mink trade; Two more farms infected

At least 66 employees of mink farms and their family members have been infected with the coronavirus, according to a study into the SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks

Call later in the day to book a Covid test, health service advises

GGD GHOR Nederland, the umbrella organization for the GGD health services, called on Netherlands residents to wait until later in the day to call for a

Face masks on public transport more strictly enforced

Along with a campaign to encourage Netherlands residents to make use of public transport again launching on Monday, enforcement officers are stepping up

Amid virus scare, IMD forecasts heavy rain in Pune from September 15

“As system is to move westwards, the South West monsoon will be vigorous over Maharashtra & this will bring heavy rain over Pune district & other parts between Monday-Wednesday,” a senior met official said.

Why isn't Starmer standing up to Johnson over Brexit? | Simon Jenkins

No deal would be a disaster for the British economy. The Labour leader should be doing everything in his power to avert it, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

Von der Leyen delivers 'State of Union' speech This WEEK

Von der Leyen's first annual speech launches the autumn political semester in the EU, in which she is expected to address the Covid-19 pandemic, migration and key foreign political issues.

Democratic Backsliding in the Visegrad Four: Examining the Illiberal Turn

The initial years of the post-communist era reflected a promising beginning of the consolidation of democracy in the Visegrad Four countries. Slovakia, the only exception to this regional trend of democratic consolidation under Mečiarism, also showed signs of successful transition with the revival of democracy after the 1998 elections. However, in the last few years, […]

'Stagger Journeys, Avoid Peak Hours': Delhi Metro Urges Commuters as it Resumes Services

All corridors of the DMRC network are now operational and the services will follow the pre-coronavirus time schedule - 6 AM to 11 PM.

Lungisa takes fight against assault conviction to ConCourt 

Lungisa’s legal argument before the Constitutional Court will be that he hit Kayser with a glass jug in self-defence, while under attack by five men.

My Students Watched a Suicide On TikTok, and That’s Not Okay

A graphic video of a Mississippi man committing suicide that first aired on Facebook Live in late August recirculated across TikTok and Instagram and my students saw it.

MGNREGA man, veteran socialist & RJD leader Raghuvansh Prasad Singh dies, Rahul Gandhi pays tribute

A PhD in in mathematics and an expert in rural and agricultural landscape, Singh served as the Union Cabinet Minister for Rural Development in UPA-I of Manmohan Singh’s government

More foreign officials expect to visit Taiwan next year

MOFA reportedly urges countries to postpone Taiwan trips due to high pandemic workload

Covid-19: UK Opposition Leader Keir Starmer goes into quarantine

Britain's Opposition Leader, Sir Keir Starmer, on Monday went into quarantine, which could last up to two weeks, after a member of his household displayed symptoms of coronavirus

Three charged after Tipperary robbery and assault

Gardaí have arrested and charged three people in relation to a robbery and assault in Tipperary. The incident occurred at Old Bridge, Clonmel, Tipperary on Saturday.  It’s ...

Tropical Smoothie customer shot in face at Florida store while complaining about slow service

A Miami man was shot in the face Sunday afternoon after complaining about slow service at a smoothie shop in Fort Pierce, police say.

Parents asked to wear face masks at school gates after complaints about Covid-deniers

"There are conspiracy theories among some parents who think there’s no virus anyway"

COVID-19 September 14 Highlights: Maharashtra alone has more cases than the whole of Russia, the fourth worst-hit country

Maharashtra reported 17,066 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, and with that, the state’s tally has now climbed to 10,77,374. Also, 257 people succumbed to the infection, taking the death toll due to COVID-19 in the state to 29,894 and the number of active cases to 2,91,256 as per the latest information shared by the state health department.

Auckland to stay at Level 2.5 until at least September 23; Cabinet makes 'in-principle' decision to move rest of NZ to Level 1 on September 21 if cases remain contained

Auckland to stay at Level 2.5 until at least September 23; Cabinet makes 'in-principle' decision to move rest of NZ to Level 1 on September 21 if cases remain contained

‘Sold’ into marriage to drug addict 2 years ago, 17-year-old girl seeks annulment of wedding

A 17-year-old girl has approached Childline seeking annulment of her child marriage that she was forced into in 2018 by her stepfather in exchange for a sum of for Rs 50,000.

Global COVID-19 update for Monday, September 14

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 28.98 million, death toll at 922,346. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

PDP’ll dislodge APC from Ekiti in 2022, says factional Chairman

The factional chairman of the People's Democratic Party in Ekiti State, Hon. Bisi Kolawole has said the opposition party will dislodge...

Abdulrazaq presents letters of appointment to six monarchs

Kwara state government Monday officially presented letters of appointment to seven newly appointed 3rd class and 4th class..

New 24/7 text service to provide mental health supports for third level students

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, today launched a new text-based mental health support which will be available to all returning and new thi...

Health: Ogun CP flags off NHIS for retired officers

Ogun State Commissioner of Police, on Monday flagged off registration of retired police officers in the state for NHIS

WATCH: Black Lives Matter Rioters Smash Detective's Car in Lancaster

Black Lives Matter rioters in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, smashed county vehicles with bricks and referred to police as the "real KKK."

Trump Demands Death Penalty for Shooter of 2 Los Angeles Deputies, If Victims Die (VIDEO)

President Donald Trump on Sunday repeatedly called for the death penalty against the shooter of two Los Angeles deputies, if the victims die.

Cash doles from political parties, govt jobs to kin encouraging NEET suicides: Madras High Court

This comes at a time when the NEET(National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) issue is at the forefront of debate in Tamil Nadu, after three students took the extreme step(on a single day) ahead of the NEET exam, which is the mandatory national entrance test for medical education.

Malayalam actor Prabeesh Chakkalakkal collapses on set, dies at 44

Prabeesh Chakkalakkal had worked as a dubbing artiste in many popular Malayalam films including Abrid Shine’s The Kung Fu Master.

Kangana Ranaut takes a dig at Maha CM Uddhav Thackeray, his son Aditya Thackeray; says 'let’s see who fixes who'

Kangana Ranaut met Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Sunday as she wanted to inform the governor about her ongoing tension with the state government.

What happens if Trump loses but refuses to concede?

A contested result and the risk of civil unrest would pose a dilemma for Congress, courts and the military

'We laugh about something & guilt takes over': Sushant Singh Rajput's brother-in-law on 3 months after actor's death

Vishal also remembered the time when he started seeing Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta and how the late actor was extremely protective of his sister.

Low pressure over Bay, heavy rains at AP coast

The Met department has issued a warning for the next five days in the coastal region

Woodward: Book Conclusion About Trump Being 'Wrong Man for the Job' Based on 'Overwhelming Evidence'

Journalist Bob Woodward on Sunday appeared on CBS's "60 Minutes" to discuss his book about the President Donald Trump administration, "Rage." | Clips

‘Poshan Maah’ for proper nutrition to children

To ensure proper nutrition, growth opportunities to children and adolescents during pandemic

Virus-Battered Israel to Spend High Holidays in Coronavirus Lockdown

Israel will go on a nationwide lockdown for three weeks over the High Holiday period beginning on the eve of the Jewish New Year on Friday.

COVID-19: Jordan announces two-week closure of mosques, schools, restaurants

Kingdom reimposes restrictions after surge in COVID-19 cases

Asifabad officials told to speed up Rythu Vedika works

Collector convened a review meeting with the authorities over the progress of the structures on Monday

Cab driver commits suicide in Hyderabad

It is suspected that, due to financial problems, the victim, Vishnu committed suicide by hanging in the absence of his wife

Hyderabad: Two persons commit suicide in separate incidents

At Langer Houz, an engineering student allegedly hanged himself to death at his house in Prashanth Nagar on Sunday night

Acquisition: Relief for Nanaknagar land owners

The petitioners argued that the Land Acquisition Department had issued enquiry notices for the acquisition of their lands in violation of the Land Acquisition Act.

VIDEO: Apparent Witness Excited After Cops Shot in Compton

A man who apparently witnessed the shooting of two LASD deputies in Compton on Saturday evening live-streamed his excitement on Instagram.

Medical officers decide to stopsubmitting reports on schemes

Government medical officers have decided to stop submitting progress reports of government schemes from Tuesday, as part of their protest in support of various demands. The association of government m

Spillway discharge of flood begins at SRSP

Except Singur and Nizamsagar all major reservoirs in Krishna, Godavari Basins have become surplus this season

‘Mortality rate can be broughtdown if people report early’

COVID-19 mortality rate can be brought down in Hassan if people consult doctors and go to hospitals early, Deputy Commissioner of Hassan R. Girish has said. People delay getting tested for COVID-19 an

Central region sees 640 new cases

Central districts registered 640 fresh cases of COVID-19 and five deaths on Monday. According to the medical bulletin issued by the State Government, the maximum number of fresh cases was reported in

Case count crosses 11,000-mark in Kanniyakumari

Number of active cases in Madurai drops to 692

Middlesex University Dubai introduces the ‘Think Smart. Study Different.’ model

New and returning students can choose between two modes of study

Man faces charges in 2 robbery attempts within 20 minutes

A Las Vegas man has been charged in a pair of west Las Vegas robberies, one in a library parking lot and another in which a woman was dragged alongside her vehicle.

More NTT Docomo e-money thefts confirmed, ¥25 million stolen

The company said 120 cases of fraudulent money withdrawals were found at 11 of the 35 banks that NTT Docomo has partnered with.

Andhra Pradesh’s fresh COVID-19 cases dip to 7,956; Tally rises to 5.75 lakh

Amaravati: Fresh COVID-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh slumped below the 8,000 mark after about three weeks on Monday, taking the tally to 5.75 lakh, but the number of tests too came down by more than 10,000.

Pete Edochie alleges threat to life over movie ‘portraying Shiites as terrorists’

Pete Edochie has alleged threats to his life over his involvement in a film alleged to have ridiculed the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN).

Exams in Telangana not so NEET

Sudden change in exam centre leaves students in turmoil

The 5 at 5: Monday

Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

BLM Activists Block GW Bridge, Surround Police Precinct in NYC

BLM and anarchist activists snarled traffic on the GW Bridge in New York City on Saturday and then confronted cops at the 34th Precinct.

Indonesian ulema Syekh Ali Jaber stabbed in the arm during sermon, continues preaching

Indonesian ulema Syekh Ali Jaber was stabbed during a sermon in Lampung yesterday, before the celebrated preacher continued preaching following treatment to the wound in his arm According to the police, the naturalized Saudi-born preacher gave a...

Ondo 2020: Mimiko’s former commissioner, Olatubora, dumps PDP for APC

A former Commissioner for Education in Ondo State Hon Remi Olatubora, has formally dumped PDP for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Attacks on Kangana Ranaut, Madan Sharma: Has Mumbai descended into goonda raj?

BJP waiting in the wings to bring the alliance of convenience down in Maharashtra

Bayelsa Guber: Court fixes September 23 to hear Diri’s appeal against sack

Court in Abuja, on Monday, fixed September 23 to hear the appeal Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State filed to challenge sack.

Air quality statements issued for southwest Alberta amid wildfire smoke

Environment Canada issued special air quality statements for southwestern Alberta after 4:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 14.

Trump returns to Southern Nevada as campaign heats up — PHOTOS

President Donald Trump spoke to a crowd of several thousand during a Henderson event Sunday. Earlier, he held a roundtable with Latinos for Trump at Treasure Island.

Progress Singapore’s Tan Cheng Bock calls for credible review of Liyani case, says Singapore ‘waiting for good answers’

Progress Singapore Party leader Tan Cheng Bock called for an independent review yesterday of a criminal case involving former airport chairman Liew Mun Leong, state prosecutors, and a domestic helper accused of theft and later exonerated. 

Derry cousins killed in double road fatality in England

THE funerals will take place later today of two young Derry cousins who were killed in a road crash in England.

Coronavirus: What does the 'new normal' look like around the world?

We speak to people around the world about their experience of the global coronavirus pandemic

Pandemic leads to increase in calls to Dundalk SOSAD

As people struggle to cope with the immense impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on their lives SOSAD in Dundalk has seen a significant increase of those reaching out to them for help. The devastating effe...

Another shameless Boris Johnson intervention

When nationalist politicians warned that Brexit risked creating serious tension and upheaval along the border and elsewhere in Ireland, prominent Conservatives figures regularly attempted to dismiss their concern as scaremongering.

Kangana Ranaut has sharp response for SC advocate demanding withdrawal of her Y-plus security cover

Earlier this month, Kangana Ranaut had compared Mumbai to PoK leading to sharp responses from Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut.

2 charged following break-in, assault in Orillia, Ont.

When officers arrived at the scene, they saw a victim covered in blood who was brought to a local hospital and treated for his injuries.

‘Tired’ health officials neglected to clean up medical waste from COVID-19 testing in Surabaya

A bunch of medical waste was reportedly scattered on a street in Surabaya, East Java following a mass rapid test that took place over the weekend, prompting an apology from city officials.

Foolproof security at TTD temples, says EO

The EO assured that pilgrims who booked online Kalyanotsavam can avail themselves of the opportunity within 90 days from the date of booking

NRM Primaries: Security arrests over 400 people in Ntungamo municipality

Ntungamo, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Ntungamo police have arrested 400 people believed to have been ferried into the municipality to participate in the National Resistance Movement-NRM party primary elections. The suspects were picked up in an operation that was conducted on Sunday night and this morning in different parts of Ntungamo Municipality. NRM party members …

Ebola style burial bad for COVID-19 victims – Expert

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Public health practitioner Prof. Freddie Sengooba has urged the Ministry of Health (MOH) to review and stop the protocol that they are currently using to bury people who succumb to COVID-19. He said they have borrowed the approach of Ebola hemorrhagic fever which presents differently and is very infectious with …

Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoma City mask giveaways a success, more planned this weekend

Seven-day average for new cases is highest in six weeks.

MoU Signed between Punjab Bait-ul-Maal and Milestone Society for Special Persons

MoU Signed between Punjab Bait-ul-Maal and Milestone Society for Special PersonsMoU Signed between Punjab Bait-ul-Maal

Anti-Israel protesters condemned over factory rooftop demonstration

Anti-Israel campaigners have been condemned after property was damaged during a rooftop protest.

Watch: Deputy Forest Ranger Carries Crocodile On Bike, Suspended

Digapahandi ranger Pramod Khadagray was suspended on Monday for allegedly tying and carrying a crocodile on his bike after rescuing it from a paddy filed in Talasingi village last week.

New name for New Zealand? Maori party wants name change

New Zealand needs a new name to better reflect its heritage, a Maori political party argues. It has suggested Aotearoa. PM Jacinda Ardern sidestepped the question, saying the names were becoming "interchangeable."

New York Business Groups Implore Trump to Rescue Region and Transit

A coalition of business groups from New York City and suburban Long Island and Westchester pleaded with President Donald Trump to secure a funding deal to rescue the region and its transportation system from fiscal crisis.

Billboard Declaring Love for JK Rowling Defaced and Removed Amid Stance on Transgender Issues

J.K. Rowling has been caught up in some severe controversy after sharing her stance on transgender issues. As a result, a billboard in Vancouver that read, “I love J.K. Rowling,” has been defaced. The sign had only been up for approximately 36 hours before it had been tarnished.Rowling has [...]

Startup soars, providing in-house health care in the time of the coronavirus pandemic

A new health care company, Ready, is seeking to bridge the gap between clinical care and telemedicine, offering hands-on medical aid inside people’s homes. So far it is logging more than 15,000 visits and 10,000 Covid-19 tests in just a month.

Mum given 'reprieve' in fight to preserve tragic transgender daughter's sperm

The mother of a tragic Stirling teen has received a “temporary reprieve” in efforts to keep her daughter’s dream of having a child alive.

Migrants still stuck in limbo on Lesbos after Moria camp blazes

Thousands of migrants have been sleeping rough after multiple fires hit the notoriously overcrowded Moria camp last week.

Intra-Afghan Peace Talks Begin in Qatar as Pompeo Meets Taliban, Afghan Government

Mike Pompeo urged Afghans to secure lasting peace in remarks to the summit between Afghan government and Taliban leaders.

Vijayawada private hospital license to treat Covid cancelled

Many private hospitals that had obtained permission to treat Covid-19 patients are charging lakhs of rupees

Yangon sealed off for third day as hospitals fill with infected

Three days into the virtual closing of Myanmar’s most populous city, the surge of newly detected coronavirus cases fell to 83 this morning as hospitals race to ramp up capacity Restaurants big and small around the region are dark as is the...

The 9 at 9: Monday

Here’s what’s happening as you start your week.

‘Rivers in danger from mining in catchment areas’

Groundwater also under pressure, law needed to check exploitation: E.A.S. Sarma

Telangana: Bill for deferred payment of salaries passed

The State Assembly on Monday passed the Bill allowing deferred payment of salaries to government employees, pensioners, civil servants and also the elected representatives in the wake of low receipt of revenue amid Covid-19 pandemic

EUCO President Highlights Value of Iran Ties

President of the European Council Charles Michel stressed the importance of the European Union’s relations with Iran during a ceremony to receive the new Iranian envoy’s credentials on Saturday.

EU's Barnier and UK's Frost take Brexit frustrations onto Twitter

Michel Barnier and his British counterpart David Frost took their Brexit frustrations onto Twitter with a very public argument about food imports.

PPE Scam: 2 Senior IAS Officers Appear Before Lokayukta

PPE Scam: 2 Senior IAS officers Hamant Sharma and Yamini Sarangi appeared before the Lokayukta Monday in connection with scam in the purchase of PPE kits

B.C. approves plastic bylaws in five communities, aims for provincial plan

Victoria, Richmond, Saanich, Tofino and Ucluelet will decide when their restrictions on single-use items come into effect

President courts votes from Latinos for Trump in bid to win Nevada

Trump’s first public event Sunday was a roundtable at Treasure Island with Latinos for Trump, a constituency he hopes to expand.

Georgia Election Officials Receive Referrals for 100 Cases of Voter Fraud

Nearly 100 cases of voter fraud have been referred to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) by the state's election board.

Farmer couple stranded in field for 3 days, rescued

Anantapur records the highest 73.5% excess rainfall in A.P.

COVID no damper for Dak warriors

Supply medicines to needy; ensure social security pensions reach beneficiaries in time

More than 70 arrested in Melbourne coronavirus protests

MELBOURNE: Police in Australia's Victoria state arrested 74 people and fined 176 for breaching public health orders as scattered protests against a weeks-long coronavirus lockdown continued for a second straight day across Melbourne. A riot squad marched through the stalls...

Western region reports over 1,400 cases

COIMBATORE BureauCoimbatore district reported 498 new COVID-19 positive cases on Monday, taking the district’s tally so far to 22,662. Three patients aged 42, 57 and 83 died and the toll stood at 357.

COVID-19: Dubai Police arrest two managers, DJ for flouting precautionary measures at a party

Over 100 guests were being entertained with scant regard to social distancing guidelines

Farmers to stage indefinite protest against IDPL project

Farmers from five villages in Tiruppur district will stage an indefinite protest against the Irugur – Devangonthi Petroleum and Petroleum Product Pipeline (IDPL) by Bharat Petroleum from September 15

No major increase in occupancy, earnings of special trains

A week after the Salem Division of Southern Railway launched five special trains after the relaxation in COVID-19 lockdown, the occupancy and earnings of the trains are yet to see improvement.The oper

Friends of victim, part of SHE team police impersonation plan, booked

Suryapet town police arrested three persons, who were part of a plan to impersonate SHE team police, and extracted money from a recently counselled victim, on Monday. DSP S. Mohan Kumar produced the t

Miscreants loot doctor’s house in broad day light

In a day-light robbery, miscreants burgled the house of an Ayurvedic doctor in Moghalrajpuram area on Monday, and escaped with valuables, after tying up the family members. The robbery, which happened

Special police team to crack down on fake news

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said the State government had constituted a special police team to act against those who create and propagate fake news. Additional Director General of Police

No option other than hard work: JEE Mains topper

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news, videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

Post-COVID care facility to aid recovery

Patients can now recuperate at the rehab centre near Shivarampally

A big question mark on India’s Supreme Court

The Apex Court’s Brahminical patriarchy has become an ally of India’s Hindutva brigade

4 races to watch in Delaware’s primary

The country’s first state holds the last state primary in the nation Tuesday.

Cartoon from Satish: India ignores real issues

Indian TV channels continue to focus on celebrity controversies amidst economic downturn

Pakistan: Maid allegedly kills four-year-old after he witnessed her stealing jewellery in Quetta

The victim's family claims she strangled and drowned the child

HSE targets graduates and students to boost contact tracing capacity

The HSE said that it’s looking for public-health trained individuals who will be ready to start almost immediately.

Distribution of deworming tablets begins

Over 10 lakh children to be covered in Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri

Residents want Pandalur GH renovated

Inspection ordered to look into the condition of the building: Joint Director of Health Services

Liberia: Senator Darius Dillon Responds To Attack On Him From The Superintendent Of Montserrado County

Monrovia –  Senator Abraham Darius Dillon (LP-Montserrado County) is cautioning Montserrado Superintendent Florence Brandy, to focus more on managing funds given to the county under the County Development Fund than worrying about who manages projects funded by his salary. Speaking to FrontPageAfrica at the weekend, the Senator threw pointed jabs at the superintendent in response […]

Rail Nilayam shut for two days for sanitisation

About 50 employees have tested positive

State’s recovery rate stands at 76.8%

The recovery rate of COVID-19 cases in Karnataka has been increasing over the last few days and it now stands at 76.8%.An analysis done by the State COVID-19 war room as of Sunday states that out of t

Scam USPS texts falsely linked to human trafficking in viral posts

A USPS mail carrier during the COVID-19 pandemic. AP Photo/Paul Sancya Misinformation on social media convinced many users that a text scam claiming to be

Salem GH handles 125 deliveries of COVID-19 patients

The Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital has handled 125 deliveries of COVID-19 patients alone since May.The Hospital, which is the tertiary centre for COVID-19 treatment in the di

It’s still a conservative Supreme Court, even after recent liberal decisions – here’s why

Those who say the Supreme Court's last term was a liberal success fail to understand that the types of decisions they see as victories are fleeting triumphs that will not endure.

Major lakes filled to the brim in Salem, Namakkal

The recent rain in Salem and Namakkal districts has improved water levels at major lakes.According to officials from the Public Works Department, 19 lakes in Mettur and Sarbanga division were filled t

Chamisa pays courtesy call on Ngarivhume, accompanies him to police

MDC-Alliance president Nelson Chamisa has paid a courtesy call on Transform Zimbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume, at his home. Chamisa later accompanied him to a police station for routine reporting as part of his bail conditions. Ngarivhume is out of jail on bail after being arrested on allegations of trying to incite public violence. “Today I […]

Second COVID-19 wave may have started in Kuwait

Five Kuwaiti MPs test positive for COVID-19

DMK MPs protest, demand scrapping of NEET

They later raised the issue in both Houses.

8,244 new cases of COVID-19 reported in State

A total of 8,244 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Monday. With this, the total number of cases in the State stands at 4.67 lakh cases. Meanwhile, 8,865 patients were discharged on Monday, taking th

Six arrested for murder of Hindu Munnani supporter

Special teams of the Coimbatore City Police arrested six persons late on Monday in connection with the murder of a Hindu Munnani supporter at Ram Nagar here on Sunday afternoon. Raja, Karthik, Ilaiyar

Testing, cases see usual Sunday dip

Only 1,417 positives detected; 13 more succumb to the virus

Dh3,000 for not wearing a mask: Full list of COVID-19 fines in the UAE

Social distancing measures, preventative steps you need to take to fight COVID-19

SHRC seeks report on alleged police excess

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC), Tamil Nadu, issued notice to the Superintendent of Police, Coimbatore District (Rural) Police, seeking a detailed report on the alleged police excess on a man

Helping boys and men express their mental struggles

When he was 16, Mr Matthew Wong-Stewart, also known on social media and YouTube as Fish, found himself struggling with mental health issues and tried to take his own life. But a message from a friend to the former actor of the popular Wah!Banana YouTube channel here made...

50 kg of marijuana seized, two arrested

Police believe the contraband was sourced from Andhra Pradesh

East Godavari continues to top in A.P.’s single-day tally

Dip in the number of new infections in the past five days

Life disrupted in Suryapet

Sudden and heavy rains lash the town early on Monday

MSU to conduct final semester exam online from September 21

TIRUNELVELIThe Manonmaniam Sundaranar University will conduct the final semester examinations of undergraduate, postgraduate and M.Phil. programmes, which should have been conducted in April last and

Chicago police officers targeted '5 times' more than years prior as crime surge continues, superintendent says

Dozens of Chicago police officers have been shot or shot at so far this year -- including as recently as this weekend -- when the Illinois city saw 35 shootings and at least 10 murders through Sunday, officials said Monday.

Peddavagu medium irrigation project getting copious inflows

The Peddavagu medium irrigation project at Gummadivalli in Aswaraopeta mandal received copious inflows from the catchment areas of the Peddavagu rivulet due to heavy rains in the upstream areas of the

Tension in Rajapalayam as protest continues

Rajapalayam Tension prevailed in Rajapalayam town after scores of villagers from Mudugudi gathered at Gandhi statue junction and staged a road blockade on Monday. The agitators were supporters of form

Pennsylvania: Judge Rules Wolf, Levine's Shutdown Orders Unconstitutional

HARRISBURG, P.A. (AP) — Federal judge rules that Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's pandemic restrictions are unconstitutional.

Capital sees 332 cases for the day

Thiruvananthapuram’s COVID-19 caseload witnessed a downward trend with 332 testing positive for the infection on Monday. The slump, however, could not be construed as an improvement of the pandemic si

IGNOU semester exams

MADURAIFinal year students will be appearing at various centres of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in the Madurai region to write their semester exams starting September 17 until Oc

Liberia: CPP Blows Alarm Over Mobile Voter Roll

Monrovia – The opposition Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) is expressing unsettling concerns over a decision by the National Elections Commission to launch a Voters Update Exercise with the adoption of a Mobile Process Exercise which will be carried out without any reference to the other parties who are equal competitors in the sacrosanct democratic undertaking, […]

By suspending Q-hour, government has deprived the nation of the right to ask questions: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Suspending Question Hour has struck at the heart of democracy: TMC

Agitation seeking retention of KNNLoffice in Dharwad enters fourth day

The indefinite agitation by members of the Raita Sena, Karnataka, seeking retention of the office of Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited (KNNL) entered the fourth day in Dharwad on Monday with members o

Unique ID for COVID-19 patients on anvil in Puducherry

It is expected to provide all information about the patient

India: Bhopal man arrested for throwing dog into lake in viral video

The accused, Salman Khan, has reportedly claimed he was drunk during the act

File status report on illegal sand quarrying, says HC

Taking a serious view of illegal quarrying of top soil (‘savudu’) in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday directed the State to respond to a serie

Raghurama Raju expels himself from YSRC!

Rebel YSR Congress party MP from Narasapuram parliamentary constituency Kanumuru Raghurama Krishnam Raju seems to be desperate to get expelled from the party at the earliest so that he can choose his future course of action in politics.

Bill Gates commends Pakistani youngster as hero of COVID-19 pandemic

Sikander Bizenjo’s efforts helped over 13,000 people in 42 towns of Balochistan

‘Identify alternative site for Collectorate complex’

MADURAI The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday ordered notice to the State on a petition that sought a direction to the government to identify an alternative site to construct a complex

Robbers arrested, nine cases solved

MADURAI Madurai City police have busted a gang of robbers with the arrest of five persons, and recovered 21 sovereigns of gold from them. The main accused, K. Muthu Irul (27) of Samayanallur, was accu

Rising to the occasion in these pandemic times

Ambulance drives play a key role in moving COVID patients to hospitals

EC for Sravan Shipping suspended

Show cause issued to the company by MoEF&CC

Nine arrested for robbing families at knifepoint in Sathyamangalam

Five college students among those held

Congress set to pass space weather bill

The House is slated to pass a space weather bill this week, culminating a five-year effort to codify elements of a space weather strategy.

HC rejects bail plea in rape case, says the crime “means to inhabit and destroy everything”

34-year-old accused of raping 17-year-old daughter of business partner

Sri Lanka revisiting draft 20th Amendment

Prime Minister Rajapaksa appoints a nine-member committee to study the proposed Amendment

Nagarjunasagar continues discharge with 10 gates lifted

Having opened its gates for the third time this season, the brimming Nagarjunasagar project continued to discharge excess flood into downstream on Monday. Starting with Friday, 14 gates were increment

'We Hope They Die:' LA Police Say Protesters Block Emergency Room Entrance After Officers Shot

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How come Indians in Dubai are tweeting so many Arabic words?

On Hindi Diwas, Indian Consulate had invited them to share common words in Arabic, Hindi

Four killed in different accidents in Madurai

MADURAI A 38-year-old man, Prem Anand alias Manikanda Jothi, and his uncle P. Manoharan (62) were killed in an accident involving two motorbikes on Kulamangalam Road under Alanganallur police station

COVID-19: Oman gears up for regular airline operations

Salam Air to start flights to its Indian destinations

Parliament proceedings | 43 sewage treatment plants sanctioned in three States, one Union Territory since 2018: Centre

Thirty-seven sewage plants have been sanctioned in Gujarat, three in Jammu and Kashmir, two in Manipur and one in Sikkim

State asked to file status report in chit fund scam case

MADURAI The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday observed that it would monitor the Ramanathapuram chit fund scam case in view of the serious nature of the case and the number of investors

255 new COVID-19 infections in Ernakulam

West Kochi area continues to report fresh cases, with 26 people from Mattancherry and eight from Fort Kochi testing positive

LA coronavirus hospitalizations drop to April levels, though virus still 'widespread,' officials say

Los Angeles County health officials announced 11 new coronavirus deaths on Sunday, while pointing to a drop in hospitalizations to figures seen back in April.

Homicide Investigating Underway After Man Found Shot Dead In Lower Merion

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) – A homicide investigation is underway in Lower Merion after a man was found shot dead late Sunday night. Officers responded to a shooting on the 1400 block of Surrey Lane in the Wynnewood section, around 10:43 p.m.

Opinion: Private pay is not the cure for the Canadian health system’s wait-time crisis

Good solutions exist across Canada to help ensure that no patient suffers painful delays in treatment, and they don’t require the incentive-skewing resources being offered by private pay

U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad leaving post to work on Trump’s re-election campaign, official says

Terry Branstad will be leaving China at a time when ties between the world’s top two economies are at their worst in decades

Man who authorities said beat 70-year-old mother to death in Lower Saucon pleads guilty to 3rd degree murder, will serve up to 40 years

The 51-year-old Lower Saucon Township man who police found with blood-stained hands a day after his mother’s slaying admitted Monday that there was enough evidence by prosecutors to convict him of homicide and will spend 20 to 40 years in prison.

Iran summons German ambassador over wrestler execution tweet

Navid Afkari had been arrested and charged with murder in 2018. The young athlete claimed his confession was obtained under torture. Tehran executed the 27-year-old on Saturday, prompting shock and condemnation.

What I Discussed With APC’s Governor Fayemi – Fani-Kayode

Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister, has revealed what he discussed with Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State. Fani-Kayode, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), disclosed the details of the meeting in a post on his Facebook page on Monday morning. He said issues concerning the Southwest and Nigeria in general were discussed […]

Will face all political storms, fight coronavirus, says Uddhav Thackeray

I will have to remove the mask of Chief Minister to respond to politics. I don’t speak, it does not mean I don't have answers

Statement - High Court Civil Claim, Christchurch

The following statement, to be attributed to a Police spokesperson, follows an agreement being reached this month between two plaintiffs and Police in relation to a civil claim in the High Court in Christchurch. Any further details of the agreement are to remain confidential and Police will not be providing any further comment.

Windhoek inmates fear for their safety

INMATES at Windhoek Correctional Facility fear contracting Covid-19 after four of them, who spent time in a cell with other inmates, tested positive for the novel coronavirus last week.

Brexit: David Cameron becomes latest former PM to hit out at Brexit bill

David Cameron today became the fifth former prime minister to speak out about the government’s controversial plan to breach the

Hilo veterans home outbreak prompts more scrutiny | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Two more coronavirus deaths related to an outbreak at the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home were reported Sunday by Avalon Healthcare, whose infection control practices are under federal review.

Health workers threaten to resign amid forced removal

VICTORIA WOLF and OKERI NGUTINAZOHEALTH workers at the Robert Mugabe Clinic in Windhoek say they will resign if the health ministry forces them out of the accommodation facilities paid for by

Sri Lanka navy plugs fuel leak on fire-stricken tanker

Sri Lankan military divers fixed a fuel leak from the engine of a fire-damaged oil tanker off the island's east coast, the navy said Saturday, in a salvage operation after the huge week-long blaze.

NAPTIP pledges safe returns, rehabilitation of trafficked persons

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it will continue to ensure the safe returns and rehabilitation of trafficking persons.

Exclusive– Pompeo on Afghan Peace Talks: ‘We’re on Pathway to Achieve’ Zero U.S. Forces in Afghanistan by Spring 2021

Mike Pompeo told Breitbart News that the process is moving along for a full withdrawal of all U.S. forces from Afghanistan by spring 2021.

VIDEO: Female Citizen Journalist Allegedly Attacked During BLM Protest

Conservative citizen journalist Megan Barth was allegedly attacked while filming Saturday night's Black Lives Matter protest in Georgetown.

Rivers Assembly Shuts Down Over Unpaid Allowances

The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN, had disclosed that the Rivers State House of Assembly will be shut down over the failure of the house to pay the Assembly workers’ allowances. The development was disclosed by the National President of PASAN, Mohammed Usman, in a statement on Monday. Usman noted that the association would […]

The church will not pay taxes because the government never supports us- Agyin Asare

Bishop Agyin Asare has hit out at the government as he affirmed that the church is not obligated to pay taxes because they receive zero support from it.

An Expert Explains: The state of play in Ladakh

While Indian Army has gained an advantage by taking the Chushul heights, a diplomatic and military long haul seems likely. Until LAC is delineated, the Chinese can be expected to continue violations of Indian territory.

***Live Updates*** Trump Holds Nevada Rally

President Donald Trump will hold a Sunday evening rally in Las Vegas, Nevada. Stay tuned to Breitbart News for live updates. All times Eastern.  | 2020 Election

Bail granted to three people charged in connection with Clonmel car theft, robbery and assault incident

Bail was granted to two men and a woman who appeared before Clonmel District Court today charged in connection with car theft, robbery and assault incident in Clonmel last Saturday.  Da...

Gun Store Owner Fakes Heart Attack, Shoots Alleged Armed Robber

A gun store owner in Richardson, Texas, faked a heart attack during an alleged armed robbery Thursday, buying time to get his hands on a gun.

Man escapes serious injury after falling 8 metres in Surfers Paradise

UPDATE @ 9.30AM | Police have charged a man, after a 21-year-old fell eight metres from a balcony in Surfers Paradise overnight. It's alleged the man was being assaulted by a group of men…

Candace Owens on LASD Ambush: BLM, Media, Athletes, Entertainers to Blame

Candace Owens reacted to the ambush of two L.A. Sheriff's deputies by proclaiming that BLM, media, athletes, and entertainers are to blame.

Formula 1 Driver Lewis Hamilton Wears 'Arrest the Cops Who Killed Breonna Taylor' Shirt

British Formula One racing driver Lewis Hamilton on Sunday wore a T-shirt demanding the arrest of American police officers.

Bastar sees recent spike in Maoist activities, police cite ‘desperation’

According to Bijapur SP Kamlochan Kashyap, “We have been foiling their plans that could inflict damage on the security personnel and they haven't been able to carry out anything substantial for months now. The frustration is coming out on the lone targets.”

Monsoon session begins today: Congress to oppose 4 Bills, raise LAC issue in House

The CPM said it will oppose all 11 ordinances promulgated during the lockdown. Its members have moved notice for statutory resolutions opposing these ordinances and demanding their withdrawal in both Houses of Parliament.

One little clause in the UAE-Bahrain-Israel Peace deals has quietly handed over the Al Aqsa compound to the Jews

The peace deal brokered by the United States between UAE-Israel and Bahrain has one clause embedded in the joint-statement that is expected to bring a lot of heat from the Palestinians. A clause included rather cleverly in the recent accords between Israel and Gulf Arab states indicates that the Jews will now be allowed to […]

COVID: Farooq Abdullah says oxygen shortage in Jammu hospitals worrisome

Abdullah said the situation is reportedly quite worrisome particularly in the wake of the alarming spike in COVID-19 cases during the past one week.

Netflix adds warning to doco after complaint to NZ censor over Christchurch terrorist footage

The Social Dilemma includes a clip from the shooter's live-streamed Facebook video showing him preparing to enter one of the Christchurch mosques. A warning has been added to a new Netflix documentary-drama for featuring a banned excerpt from the video filmed by the Christchurch terrorist. The

DDA to help build new jail in Narela

The jail will accommodate prisoners from Outer Delhi, North Delhi and some parts of Rohini. Sources in the authority added that a few inmates from Tihar Jail will also be shifted to the new facility.

Why a radical approach is needed to fix our broken justice system

Justice reinvestment redirects spending on criminal justice into social justice initiatives that strengthen communities and reduce social harms. Criminology professor Elizabeth Stanley explains why it could be game-changing. New Zealanders have long grappled with an obsession with criminal justic

South Korea military chief nominee stands by GSOMIA with Japan

Sept. 14 (UPI) -- South Korea's new defense minister nominee defended a bilateral military intelligence agreement with Japan and said North Korea is unlikely to test a submarine-launched ballistic missile.

Ontario hospitals alarmed by increase in COVID-19 cases and ICU admissions

Senior administrators warn control of community spread could ‘slip away’ and force new lockdowns

Shooting of 27-year-old man under investigation in Pennsylvania

SEPT 14 — An investigation into the shooting of a 27-year-old man in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is ongoing after news of the incident sparked protests in the small city last night, a spokesman for the local district attorney’s office said. The Lancaster City Bureau of Police said that one of their...

Report on alleged collection of data on 1,400 Malaysians should be investigated, says senior minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — The revelation by a foreign news agency that a Chinese company with reported links to military and intelligence networks in the country had collected data on 1,400 Malaysians, should be investigated. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said...

Kuwaiti woman gets infected with COVID-19 twice

Woman contracts COVID-19 twice in three months

Man arrested taking child’s head to Kadaga

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Police are investigating a man who has allegedly delivered a child’s head at the parliament building disguised as a wrapped gift to Speaker Rebecca Kadaga. The man whose identity is not yet disclosed, was intercepted at the parliament gate opposite the National Theatre by security while trying to access the …

Chaos erupts as voters reject election results in Nakulabye parish

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  A heated argument has erupted between supporters of Juliet Wanyana and Aisha Namutebi who are contesting for the NRM flag for the position of Woman Councilor in Nakulabye parish, Lubaga division.  Drama ensued when the presiding officer Isaac Ahebwa declared that Juliet Wanyana, a resident of  Suzzana Zone I had …

FDC struggles to identify candidates in Acholi

Gulu, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The opposition Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party is finding a hard time to decide on the party candidates for various elective positions in Acholi sub-region ahead of the forthcoming general elections. This stems from the failure by the aspirants to compromise on who should carry the party flag.  The incumbent …

UPDF deploys amid chaos in Kyebando over imported voters

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The army has deployed in Kyebando Central after chaos erupted at St. Paul Primary School where members of National Resistance in Kyebando Central have turned up in hundreds to cast their vote. The NRM is voting for flag bearers for Local Council 3 Chairman and Local Councill three Chairperson. Voters …

COVID-19 Poses Unprecedented Threat To Fight Against Poverty

As the United Nations General Assembly prepares to meet, World Vision is warning that the UN’s decades of work fighting poverty could be reversed by COVID-19.

Menipakei Dumoe Wants Liberia, Sierra Leone Re-unite

Monrovia – Bong County Senatorial aspirant Menipakei Dumoe says he is currently seeking an audience with the Sierra Leonean Embassy in Monrovia as he continues his request and appeal for the release of former Liberian President Charles Taylor. Report by Edwin G. Genoway, Jr., edwin.genoway@frontpageafricaonline.com Last Thursday, Mr. Dumoe, one of several contesting the Bong County […]

Mexico bans Argentinian woman from re-entering the country after she used racial slur

After receiving major backlash, Julieta Barrionuevo and Alejandro Montes de Oca released a statement

LETTER: Magazine attacks Donald Trump based on anonymous sources

Another indication of media unreliability.

Kerala minister's son hosted party for gold smuggling accused Swapna

The ED will record the statements of a minister's son who is alleged to have received a share of the commission of Rs 4.25 crore paid by Unitac for.Swapna Suresh. EP Jayarajan. Minister's son. Life Mission project.Kerala News. Regional News

Netanyahu: Peace accords with UAE, Bahrain worth billions to Israel

Israel PM takes to Twitter before travelling to US for peace treaty signing ceremonies

Three die of COVID-19 in Kuwait

506 patients make full recovery in Kuwait

After Sturgis rally, Dakotas lead US in coronavirus growth

Coronavirus infections in the Dakotas are growing faster than anywhere else in the nation, fueling impassioned debates over masks and personal freedom after months in which the two states avoided t...

VS Speaker informs Guv about Assembly preparations

The Vidhan Sabha Speaker Prem Chand Agrawal met the governor Baby Rani Maurya regarding preparations for the Vidhan Sabha session slated to start from September 23. He informed the governor about the preparations made for the assembly session. During the meet which lasted for about one hour, the

Myanmar prisoner flees from Hazaribag jail

An prisoner from Myanmar, held for violating immigration norms, fled the detention center of JP Naryan central jail of Hazaribag on Sunday morning. On receiving the information Hazaribag Superintendent of Police Kartik S reached the jail and enquired about the matter from Jail Superintendent Kumar

Dushaynt condemns lathi charge on farmers, demands inquiry

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Sunday condemned the police’s use of force on agitating farmers at Pipli in Kurukshetra and demanded a probe into the incident. “Action should be taken against those who first stopped (farmers) and then gave permission. The incident of Pipli

Liberia: National Traditional Council Recommends Halt to Mining Activities over Disputed Land in Gbarpolu County

Monrovia – The National Council of Chiefs and Elders of Liberia (NACCEL) has called for the suspension of all mining activities over disputed land in Gbarpolu County to be followed by a survey to establish real ownership of the disputed area. The Council, through its National Chairman, Chief Zanzan Karwor made the recommendation over the […]

Police claim to bust gang of cyber cheats, 12 held

Fraudsters impersonate as Army jawanson OLX to dupe people With the arrest of 10 people and apprehension of two juveniles, the Delhi Police cyber unit has claimed to have busted a gang of cyber cheats who used to pose as army/paramilitary personnel and later duped unsuspecting people on the OLX

West Bengal: Lawyer convicted for strangulating husband to death with mobile phone charger

A local court in Barasat, West Bengal in its verdict on Monday convicted Anindita Pal Dey, a lawyer, accused of murdering her husband Rajat De with the wire of a mobile charger in 2018. The punishment for the accused will be pronounced on Wednesday.

Further Investment In Children With Additional Needs

A National Government would improve education for children with additional needs by intervening earlier and investing $683 million over four years to provide more teacher aides and a learning support funding boost for every school, National’s Education spokesperson Nicola Willis says.

5 signs you should avoid eating inside a restaurant

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Restaurants are reopening at reduced capacities, but it’s not always safe to dine out. People who are at a high risk of

Military Arrests Notorious Arm Dealer With Over N2m, Police ID Card And Weapons

The Nigerian Military has revealed that troops of the Operation Sahel Sanity have arrested a major illegal arms dealer who specializes in getting arms for bandits. The Military authorities made this known in a statement on Monday by Brigadier-General Benard Onyeuko, Acting Director Defence Media Operations. The statement from the Defence Headquarters noted that the […]

Exclusive: No scrutiny of disgraced Liberal Democrat candidate due to 'wealthy connections'

Sangeeta Siddhu-Robb was yesterday forced to drop out of the race to be the Liberal Democrats' mayor of London candidate.

Parts Of Nigeria May Experience Blackout As Kainji Dam Bursts – [Video]

Some parts of Nigeria may soon experience blackouts as one of country’s hydro-power stations, Kainji Hydroelectric Dam in Kainji has been shut down for repairs. The development was confirmed in a statement released on Sunday, September 13 by the Hydro-power station management, Mainstream Energy Solution Limited. According to the report, the hydro-power stations caved in […]

Armed forces kill terrorist commander Ihsan Sanray, three others, in 'breakthrough' operation

Ihsanullah recently carried out terrorist attacks in Shaktu which led to the martyrdom of several soldiers as well as officers.

Ted Cruz, Tom Cotton, and others are trying to censor a Netflix film they haven't seen

The Netflix blurb for Cuties describes the plot as: Eleven-year-old Amy starts to rebel against her conservative family’s traditions when she becomes fascinated with a free-spirited dance crew. Dir…

Fate gave Raj Thackeray an opportunity of a lifetime and he chose to waste it

One of the reasons could be the fact that Raj Thackeray also shares friendly relations with the bigwigs of Bollywood due to his time with the Shiv Sena

Chinese State Media Trashes Disney's ‘Mulan’ for Not Being Pro-China Enough

China's state-run newspaper Global Times excoriated Disney's live-action remake of 1990s cartoon film Mulan in a weekend review.

Erdoğan retreats in shame after France, EU and USA come together to back Greece up

While it was possible for Turkey to bully both Cyprus and Greece at will, Ankara falls toothless in face of the much bigger military giant in France

Officials identify body found in northeast Randall County

Officials have released more information after a body was found in northeast Randall County.

Edo 2020: How APC Plans To Rig Saturday’s Governorship Election – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is perfecting plans to rig the 2020 governorship election in Edo State. According to a statement on Sunday by the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, APC plans to use frivolous lawsuits to rig the election. He alleged that the APC decided […]

Boko Haram Commander: What Mailafia Said As He Arrived DSS Office For The Third Time

Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday, 14th September honoured the invitation of the Department of State Services (DSS). As earlier reported by Naija News, Mailafia visited the DSS office in Jos, the Plateau state capital, for the third time in what is expected to be another […]

LETTER: The issue isn’t necessarily election fraud

It’s intentionally creating a system that will lead to chaos.

DPS: Trooper finds nearly 850 pounds of THC products during traffic stop in Oldham County

DPS officials say a trooper found nearly 850 pounds of THC products during a traffic stop in Oldham County.

17 Lok Sabha MPs test positive for COVID-19: Media reports

The mandatory tests were conducted ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament, which began Monday..India MPs COVID-19. India MPs coronavirus. India coronavirus case. India ministers COVID-19. COVID-19 cases. Parliament COVID-19. Parliament monsoon session.India News. National News

Black Prosecutors in DC Call for Criminal Justice System to be "More Fair" Because Too Many Black People Are Prosecuted for Gun Crimes in Our Nation's Capital

Because gun-crime prosecutions disproportionate...

As governor, Comrade Oshiomhole borrowed recklessly, says Obaseki

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo, says his predecessor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, borrowed recklessly when he was the chief executive of the south-south state.

The climate refugees are here. They're Americans.

Wildfires are forcing people from their homes in droves. Where will they go now?

AG clears Limpopo Health on PPE overspending allegations

A provisional Auditor-General's report could not find evidence of alleged R932 million in irregular spending and indicated that the department had procured all PPE within the provincial Treasury note.

10 things you need to know today: September 14, 2020

The death toll in the West's wildfires rises, Trump holds his first entirely indoor rally in nearly three months, and more

Utah girl hospitalized after falling near mountain resort

An 11-year-old girl has been hospitalized after she fell at a waterfall above the Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah this past weekend.

People care two hoots about COVID guidelines; cases spike

Mysore/Mysuru: With no signs of COVID-19 pandemic abating as yet even six months after the outbreak, people seem to care little for following the norms set out by the Government for containing the deadly virus. As people tend to ignore norms such as wearing of face masks, maintaining physical distance and use of hand sanitisers,...

Geo News reporter Hanifzai passes away due to coronavirus

Associated with Geo for the past 13 years, Hanifzai reported on the issues of Badin and Tharparkar

Gauteng health collects over R500m from RAF claims

According to the department, the collection service is based on risk and is commission-based.

Eminent Odia writer Nadia Bihari Mohanty passes away

Cuttack: Eminent Odia writer and radio presenter Nadia Bihari Mohanty passed away at a private hospital here in Odisha on Monday afternoon. He was 90. Family sources said that Mohanty was admitted to the hospital a few days back after he had complained of breathlessness. He had tested positive for Covid-19. Related News Cuttack city […]

Government looks for a new wedding venue

THE government is seeking a new temporary wedding venue, as Covid-19 restrictions will continue to keep the ceremony room at the Office of the Superintendent Registrar closed to the public, it has been confirmed.

Trump: ‘Action must be taken’ against Mueller’s team for ‘wiping’ phones

President Trump declared that “action must be taken” against former special counsel Robert Mueller’s prosecutors after Justice Department records show members of the team

State government blames encroachments for triggering floods in Karnataka

Water Resources minister Ramesh Jarkiholi  said that a long-term plan to remove structures along rivers is being made and trees will be planted to prevent erosion.

After TikTok ‘Sale’, Senator Rubio Targets China’s QQ App Next

Is the U. S. taking the India approach to China’s mobile apps?

Better amenities, network of caregivers for seniors in East Coast GRC

Seniors in East Coast GRC can look forward to better amenities and a network of caregivers and volunteers under a plan to make the constituency a good place for ageing in. The East Coast Silver Blueprint, launched yesterday, envisions a town in which all seniors, even if...

Pakistan readies to pay $27m to Broadsheet after London accounts frozen

The total payments could go beyond $35 million on account of the alleged breaches of court orders

World Sets Record For Daily Covid-19 Cases: WHO

The health agency reported more than 300,000 new cases on Sunday.

Oregon fire: Devastated residents pick up the pieces

ESTACADA, OREGON: Their tears were the only drops of water to touch the parched Oregon soil in a long time. And their pain is as intense as the record heat that surrounds them. "This is just stuff. We're gonna move on from it," said Ms Margi Wyatt, holding back...

President Buhari says he has no plan to reopen borders now

President Buhari has dismissed any expectation that Nigerian land would be reopened anytime soon. Buhari urged Nigerians to consume what is produced locally.

Latest News | UP Govt Committed to Providing Smooth Facilities to Investors, Common Man: Yogi

Get latest articles and stories on Latest News at LatestLY. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the state government is committed to providing smooth facilities to investors and the common man. Latest News | UP Govt Committed to Providing Smooth Facilities to Investors, Common Man: Yogi.

Family 'devastated' as driver dies in crash after having heart attack at wheel

John King, 63, was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident on the A92 near the Cowdenbeath junction.

Eviction Filings by Big Landlords Surged After Trump Issued Ban

Big landlords increased the number of eviction cases they filed after President Donald Trump announced his recent moratorium, signaling the struggle tenants face getting protection from the federal order.

Fact Check: Cinema Halls Reopening From October 1!

New Delhi: A report in a local web portal on September 10 claimed that cinema halls are likely to reopen across the country from October 1. “The All India Cine Industry leaders held talks with the Union Home Secretary and Information Secretary in this regard on September 9,” it added. The PIB on Monday clarified […]

Cyber security building trust in democracy

The election countdown: why trust is democracy’s bedrock principle and security is vital to trust.

Madhya Pradesh: Government to start online college sessions from October

Positive or negative? Rajasthan MP Hanuman Beniwal gets different COVID results in 2 tests, asks Harsh Vardhan to take cognizance

COVID: Please wear your mask, MTN appeals to Ugandans

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‘Hope members will unitedly stand with our soldiers’: Prime Minister ahead of monsoon session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday delivered a strong message on the China issue right before the beginning of the monsoon session.

US presidential election: Biden leads President Trump in major polls

As Americans prepare for the November 2020 presidential election, polls are being conducted to evaluate the strength of the two contenders: Trump and Biden.

Sushant Singh Rajput case: '#SorryRakul, #SorrySara,' says Samantha Akkineni, after the NCB denied the two actresses being on their radar

A Bollywood news report had claimed that Rhea Chakraborty had named Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet as drug users connected to Sushant Singh Rajput's case, which had put them on the NCB's radar. However, NCB Deputy Director KPS Malhotra himself denied this later Read now on BollywoodLife.com

16 Poorest Counties in Kenya - 2020 Report

The hardcore poor are defined as those without a meal a day and a shelter over their head, the list also...

Monsoon Session: Rajya Sabha adjourned till 9 am tomorrow

After a considerable delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 18-day monsoon session of Parliament kicked off on Monday as the Congress and some other Opposition parties prepared to oppose four Bills, including three farm-related ones that are to replace ordinances, and demand that these be sent to the select committee

2023: We‘ll force Senator Uba Sani to contest Kaduna guber, says Group

Some citizens in Kaduna under the aegis of United Awareness Forum have declared support for Senator Uba Sani, saying they will force him to vie for governor.

Fake: Justin Trudeau has not supported the Hindi Theriyadu, Poda movement

The image shows the Canadian PM holding a t-shirt with the caption, ‘Hindi Theriyadu, Poda.' In the post it is claimed that Trudeau backed the fight by Tamil Nadu against the imposition of Hindi.

Edo election: Primate Ayodele says Obaseki will win unless there is manipulation

Primate Elijah Ayodele has predicted that Governor Godwin Obaseki will win the Edo governorship election should there not be manipulation for Ize-Iyamu of APC.

Former Bromsgrove School student fined £10,000 says house party 'became out of hand'

Stuart Hawk, 19, said the party was a 'major lapse of judgement'

Greece to buy new fighter jets and warships

Greece is to buy six new and six second-hand F18 Rafale fighter jets from France as well as new frigates, Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced this weekend, amid heightened tensions with Turkey. He praised as a "positive first step" Turkey's...

Cahill raises concerns over exam results downgrading in high-performing Tipperary schools

Deputy Jackie Cahill has been in contact with the Minister for Education, Norma Foley T.D. in relation to the downgrading of Leaving Certificate results in a number of post primary schools in the coun...

Karima Faryabi Appointed as Acting Minister of Economy

KABUL, Afghanistan – The Afghan President Ashraf Ghani appointed Karima Hamid Faryabi as the Acting Minister of Economy, Office of the President said in a statement Sunday.

Teenager arrested following death of man in Dublin

A murder investigation is underway after the body of a homeless man was discovered in Kilmainham ...

Devin Nunes Determined to Keep Filing Lawsuits That He Has No Hope of Winning

In the normal course of legal business, a plaintiff’s likelihood of success in court is a factor that informs the decision whether or not to file a lawsuit. Not so, it seems, for Republican congressman from California Devin Nunes. Nunes appears determined to pursue litigation that is almost certain to fail.

Explained: As China, Nepal tensions rise, this is how Uttarakhand is upgrading defence infra on the border

Uttarakhand shares a 350-km border with China and a 275-km boundary with Nepal. Five of the state’s 13 districts are border districts.

Moving More Medical And Long-Term Care To Seniors’ Homes

New programs are moving medical and long-term care from nursing homes, hospitals, and senior living facilities to homes.

Bali to utilize hotels to treat asymptomatic COVID-19 patients

As concerns mount over the reported imminent shortage of hospital beds to treat COVID-19 patients in Bali, Indonesian officials say asymptomatic patients will be treated at some of the island’s hotels “Governor [Wayan Koster] said Bali is...

Remaining Croatians Troops Set to Leave Afghanistan

Total Croatia News reports, around 70 remaining Croatians troops are set to leave Afghanistan as the rearmost Canadian troops are preparing for departure.

COVID-19: 13% positive cases among school staffers in Karachi

Find My Doctor says they carried out tests of over 2,000 people in 8 schools out of which 13% were positive

Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg Asks Alexander Vindman If Trump is Russian 'Asset'

The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg asked Alexander Vindman: "Does he believe that Trump is an asset of Russian intelligence?"

Rioters Rage in Lancaster After Police-Involved Shooting of Man with a Knife

Black Lives Matter rioters raged in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Sunday night, throwing bricks at police station windows.

At Least 50 Shot, 11 Dead, over Weekend in Mayor Lightfoot's Chicago

Over 50 people were shot, 11 fatally, over the weekend in Mayor Lori Lightfoot's (D) Chicago. 

Mnuchin 'Somewhat Concerned' Stimulus Deal Doesn't Get Done Before Election -- Pelosi 'Afraid Any Deal Would Be Good for the President'

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, on Monday, voiced his concern that another coronavirus stimulus package will not get done before the upcoming presidential election. | Clips

Pemberton to undergo court-martial upon arrival in US, says Roque

The United States government promised that Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton would face court-martial proceedings once he is freed from prison, Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque announced today Roque, who was once Jennifer Laude's lawyer,...

42 Migrants Found in Horse Trailer near Inland Texas Checkpoint